North Shore Buyers Agent

Stop losing to other buyers.
Win the home you actually want.

Most North Shore buyers spend 9 months searching alone, miss the best homes before they're listed, and overpay when they finally get to auction. We fix all three — with an average purchase time of just 54 days.

See How It Works
54
Days avg. purchase time
$86M+
Purchased in 18 months
80+
Five-star Google reviews
#1
Rated buyers agent Sydney
2024 Most Outstanding Buyers Agent
NSW Licensed Buyers Agent #20456819
80+ verified 5-star reviews
Avg. 54-day purchase

Sound familiar?

Buying on the North Shore is brutal — if you go it alone.

The Lower North Shore is one of Sydney's most competitive markets. Agents know the suburb values better than you do, the best homes sell before they're listed, and auction day is a pressure cooker designed to extract maximum price.

You deserve to be the smartest person in the room — not the most anxious.

"Am I overpaying?"

Agent price guides on the North Shore are routinely 10–20% below where properties sell. You're negotiating blind.

"Why do the best homes disappear?"

Up to 30% of North Shore properties never hit the portals. They're sold quietly through agent networks you can't access.

"Another wasted weekend."

Inspections, building reports, strata searches — only to lose at auction or hear it's "under offer" by Friday.

"I don't know who to trust."

Every agent is paid by the seller. Their job is to get the highest price from you. You need someone in your corner.

What changes

We buy homes like it's a full-time job.
Because it is.

Sydney Property Buyers is your full-time advocate. We work exclusively for buyers — never sellers — so every decision we make is designed to get you the right home at the best price, faster than you could do it alone.

01

Clarity — know exactly what to pay

We run a full market analysis before you spend a cent on due diligence. You'll know your number before the agent does.

02

Access — see homes before they're listed

Our relationships with North Shore agents give you first look at off-market and pre-market opportunities every week.

03

Confidence — win at auction or off-market

We've bid at hundreds of auctions. We know where agents bluff, where crowds panic, and how to stay disciplined.

04

Time — stop losing weekends

We handle inspections, reports, contracts, and comms. You inspect only the shortlist of genuine contenders.

The process

From search to settled in 54 days

A clear, proven system — so you always know what's happening next.

1

STEP 01

Quick Intro Call

A relaxed 15-minute chat. We learn your brief, your timeline, your non-negotiables — then map the suburbs and property types that actually fit, including ones you haven't thought of.

2

STEP 02

Active Search & Access

We activate our network of North Shore agents, attend inspections on your behalf, and surface off-market stock. You get a shortlist of only the best matches.

3

STEP 03

Due Diligence

Building & pest, strata, and a full price analysis — compiled into a one-page deal sheet so you can make a clear decision without drowning in reports.

4

STEP 04

Negotiate & Bid

We negotiate pre-auction, set your limit on real data, and represent you on auction day. No emotional bidding. No overpaying under pressure.

5

STEP 05

Settlement Support

We coordinate conveyancing, manage your solicitor, and stay with you until keys in hand — and beyond. Post-settlement support included as standard.

6

54 days.

That's our average from engagement to exchange. The market average? 9 months searching alone.

North Shore property

Client success

$130,000 saved. Purchased pre-auction. Never hit the market.

Our clients had been searching independently for nearly a year. They'd lost at five auctions, spent thousands on due diligence on homes they didn't get, and were beginning to lose hope.

Within six weeks of engaging us, we secured a home that never came to open market — $130,000 under the comparable sale price — through a direct agent relationship in Cremorne.

$130k
Saved below market value
6 wks
From engagement to exchange
0
Days on market — off-market deal

What clients say

80+ five-star reviews.
Real results. Real people.

★★★★★

"Kristan and the team made what felt impossible actually happen. We'd been searching for over a year on our own. Within weeks they had us across the line on a home we absolutely love — and we paid well under what we feared."

S

Steph Curr Smith

North Shore buyer

★★★★★

"Kristan and Ben were excellent listeners and asked great questions to ensure clarity around what we were looking for. They guided us through every step and genuinely cared about finding the right home, not just any home."

G

Georgia Connolly

Lower North Shore buyer

★★★★★

"Having someone in your corner at auction is a completely different experience. I went in calm, with a clear number, and walked out with the keys. No regrets, no drama. SPB were worth every cent."

B

Brendan T.

Mosman buyer

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Full service

Everything included.
No surprises.

Our full-service buyers agency covers every step from brief to keys. You're never left figuring something out alone.

Included in full service

Everything.

No hourly rates, no itemised extras. One engagement, end-to-end.

Suburb Strategy Mapping

We identify which North Shore suburbs and streets actually fit your brief — not just the ones on Domain.

Off-Market Access

Active relationships with North Shore agents means you see homes before — or instead of — open day.

Full Due Diligence

Building & pest, strata, price analysis — all reviewed by us, delivered in a one-page deal sheet.

Auction Bidding & Negotiation

Hundreds of auctions attended. We bid with strategy and discipline — never emotion.

24/7 Communication & Portal Access

WhatsApp, portal updates, and a direct line — you're never left wondering what's happening.

Conveyancing Coordination

We manage your solicitor and the agent so you're never the go-between. Settlement handled start to finish.

Kristan Johnson — Director, Sydney Property Buyers
$86M+
BOUGHT
18 MONTHS

Your buyers agent

Kristan Johnson

Director & Lead Buyers Agent, Sydney Property Buyers

Kristan started in real estate at 23. He's not a recently-licensed career changer — he's been in the trenches of Sydney's most competitive markets for years, and knows exactly how the selling side operates because he's been there.

That insider knowledge is what makes SPB different on the North Shore. Kristan knows how North Shore agents think, what they say to buyers versus what they tell the vendor — and how to use that asymmetry to your advantage.

2024 Outstanding Buyers Agent
NSW Licence #20456819
Sydney Young Entrepreneur Nominee
80+ 5-Star Reviews

Why SPB

DIY vs. Sydney Property Buyers

What you getGoing aloneSydney Property Buyers
Off-market property access✗ Rarely✓ Every week
Accurate price guide before auction✗ Agent's word✓ Independent analysis
Professional auction bidding✗ Solo & emotional✓ Disciplined, data-led
Building, pest & strata reviewed✗ DIY✓ Commissioned & summarised
Agent communication✗ You're the buyer✓ We handle everything
Average purchase time✗ 9 months✓ 54 days
Someone in your corner 100%✗ Never✓ Always

Common questions

Everything you're probably wondering

Our fee is a fixed engagement, not a percentage of purchase price — so we're never incentivised to push you toward a more expensive property. The intro call is completely free. We'll give you full transparency on fees before any commitment.

We specialise in Lower North Shore (Mosman, Cremorne, Neutral Bay, Kirribilli, Lavender Bay and surrounds), but also cover the Inner West, Eastern Suburbs, and Eastern Beaches. If you're open to multiple areas, we can map out the best approach together.

That's fine — we can engage on a single-property basis to handle due diligence, price assessment, and negotiation. Many clients come to us after finding something they like but wanting expert support before committing.

We have active relationships with selling agents across the North Shore who contact us before or instead of listing publicly. This means our clients see properties that never appear on Domain or realestate.com.au — a direct result of years of transacting and maintaining those relationships.

54 days is our average. Some clients purchase in under 3 weeks; others with highly specific briefs take a little longer. The difference is the time is spent productively — no wasted weekends on the wrong properties. We'll give you an honest take on your timeline on our first call.

A quick 15-minute chat with Kristan. No sales pressure, no script. We'll find out what you're looking for, give you an honest take on what your budget can achieve in the area, and you'll leave knowing exactly whether we're a good fit — no strings attached.

Ready?

Let's find your
North Shore home.

Book a free 15-minute call with Kristan. No obligation, no script. Just a straight conversation about your search, your budget, and what's actually possible on the North Shore right now.

Or call us directly: 1800 676 177  ·  We respond within 2 business hours.

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